Learn from the "Master of the Flute" in Weggis, Switzerland! Join us from 19-28 July 2019 for masterclasses, Guest Artists, concerts, ensembles, exhibitors, awards and much more. Sir James and Lady Galway invite you to join them for the 30th Annual Galway Flute Festival!

- In the masterclass, students must play their piece from memory and perform the pieces agreed to on their application form. Repertoire choice cannot be changed.

- Students must attend the entire festival in order to receive a lesson from Sir James.

To apply for Sir James' class, please fill out the Application form and pay the Application Fee either via PayPal or bank wire transfer as soon as possible and then submit your recorded videos by APRIL 1 to galwayfestival@gmail.com. You must include YouTube or Vimeo links to two current (within 6 months) video recordings of contrasting works of standard flute repertoire with piano accompaniment (no piccolo repertoire). We must be able to hear and seeyou clearly in the video. ALL students (new and returning students) must submit video recordings with their application. No exceptions.

lady galway's class

Lady Galway's class accepts students of all levels. The class begins with a technical session concentrating on scales, studies and technique and is open to all active participants. Her students will have the opportunity to play their chosen piece with a pianist and be coached by Lady Galway. It would be helpful to have attained the equivalent of Grade 4/5 ABRSM to play some of the technical studies.

- Students must attend the entirefestival in order to receive a lesson from Lady Galway.

- Students will receive a 30 minute scheduled rehearsal with their assigned pianist before their lesson.

To apply for Lady Galway's class, please fill out the Application form and pay the Application Fee either via PayPal or bank wire transfer. As places are limited, we would advise anyone applying for Lady Galway's class to submit your application and application fee no later than May 1.

visitors - 1 day pass/3 day pass/full event pass

We welcome daily visitors! Anyone can attend and purchase a 1 Day Pass, 3 Day Pass or Full Event Pass. With these passes, you are welcome to participate in Sir James' Morning Warm-ups, observe any masterclass or workshop, visit the exhibitors to try new instruments and attend any Guest Artist recital. Visitors can notperform in Sir James or Lady Galways' classes, flute choir, ensemble groups and Guest Artist workshops. Come join us for a day, or 3, or more and immerse yourself in the Galway atmostphere and see what the Festival is all about!

1 Day Pass- Utilities Fee is included

3 Day Pass - Utilities Fees are included

Full Event Pass - 1 ticket to the Opening Gala Concert is included; daily Utilities Fee is not included and will have to be paid for separately (CHF 10.00/per person per day if a meal is ordered; CHF 20.00/per person per day if a meal is not ordered).

To purchase a Visitor Pass you can either fill out the Application form ahead of time or purchase it upon your arrival at the Festival. Visitor Passes are always available and there is no limit to the amount of people attending!

CLASSES & LOCATIONS

All classes will take place at Stella Matutina, either in the "Aula" or in the main building "Haupthaus". All participants and parents of participants are welcome to attend all activities. These include morning warm-ups with Sir James, masterclasses with Sir James and Lady Galway and the flute choir rehearsals. Sir James and Lady Galway wish to begin classes punctually every day. As a common courtesy to your fellow students, we would ask you kindly to be on time. Auditors and Daily Auditors are welcome to observe all workshops and classes.

festival flute choir

The Festival Flute Choir is for all full-time active participants in Sir James’ and Lady Galway’s classes, and is your chance to play in an ensemble, coached and conducted by Sir James! Students must attend all rehearsals in order to perform in the Grand Finale Concert. Piccolo, flute and low flute parts are assigned and handed out at the first rehearsal. If you are interested in playing piccolo or a low flute, please answer the questions in the “Participation” section of the application.

GRAND FINALE CONCERT AND FAREWELL PARTY

Saturday evening is our Grand Finale Concert, featuring the Festival Flute Choir conducted by Sir James and his assistant conductors. Dress code for this concert is Festival T-shirt with white trousers/skirts. Following the concert will be the handing out of certificates and announcing the winners of the various flute headjoints and other prizes. Our Farewell Party then follows this. You may bring guests to this party, however they must pre-register and pay in advance (cost for guests is CHF 45.00/per person plus Utilities Fee of CHF 10.00/per person).

AUDIO & VISUAL RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

You are permitted to record (audio and/or visual) your own performance/masterclass lesson ONLY. It is strictly prohibited to record (audio and/or visual) any of the other masterclass events including warm-ups, rehearsals, evening concerts and other participants' lessons. Photography (no flash) is permitted for your personal use only.